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SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C

Physician Assistant in FARGO, North Dakota. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
308
Medicare Part D claims · 56 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
82.9973/100
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What the federal data reveals: SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in FARGO, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 308 claims across 56 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9973/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.9973 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 308 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/30/2016

NPI 1396294435

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

308 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

82.9973/100 0.10269999999999868% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Physician Assistant share within North Dakota

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within North Dakota

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.9973/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 82.9973/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 82.9973/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in FARGO, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1396294435. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1702 UNIVERSITY DR S, FARGO, ND, 58103, with a listed phone of (701) 364-8900. NPI 1396294435 was issued on 09/30/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SIMLEY most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 308 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 56 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.9%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 82.9973/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.0681, Cost 57.0897), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1702 UNIVERSITY DR S
FARGO, ND 58103

Provider Details

NPI 1396294435
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/30/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

82.9973
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.0681
Quality
57.0897
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

INNOVIS HEALTH LLC
FARGO, ND

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

308
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
56
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
311
Total Day Supply
7,680
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
15 (4.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.64
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Omeprazole
23
Atorvastatin Calcium
21
Gabapentin
16
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
13
Amlodipine Besylate
12
Oxycodone Hcl
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C's 308 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in North Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SIMLEY.

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C's specialty?
SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in FARGO, North Dakota. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C wrote 308 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 56 beneficiaries.
What is SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9973/100 (Quality: 87.0681, Cost: 57.0897). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C located?
SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C is located at 1702 UNIVERSITY DR S, FARGO, ND, 58103. Phone: (701) 364-8900.
What is SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C's NPI number?
SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396294435, issued on 09/30/2016.
Does SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.9%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C accept Medicare?
SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 308 Part D claims and 56 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C's credentials?
SAMANTHA SIMLEY, PA-C's NPI is 1396294435 with credentials PA-C. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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